Courtroom Rules

No tank tops, halters, shorts, hats, or caps will be worn in the courtroom.

Shirt tails will be tucked in at all times.

Belts and suspenders will be properly secured.

Order

No talking.

Noisy children will be removed from court.

When appearing before the Judge, stand erect with arms at your sides.

Do not put hands in your pocket or on the desk.

No unnecessary movement in and out of the courtroom.

Items Not Allowed

ABSOLUTELY NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND!

Cell phones and pagers are to be turned off in courtrooms

No Food

No Chewing Gum

No Drinks

No Magazines

No Books

No Newspapers

No Video equipment, tape recorders, or cameras

Rapides Parish Clerk of Court

For all civil, criminal and juvenile filing information, please contact the Clerk of Court’s office at 318-473-8153 or Rapides Parish Clerk of Court.

Closures

The Judges Office is closed on most state recognized holidays.

Americans With Disabilities Act

The Ninth Judicial District Court does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Parties, attorneys, employees, job applicants and members of the public are entitled access to all court proceedings, programs, and services without regard to disability.